Clavicle vs Sternum
| 속성 | Clavicle | Sternum |
|---|---|---|
| 라틴어 명칭 | Os claviculae | Os sternum |
| 유형 | Bone | Bone |
| 신체 계통 | Skeletal | Skeletal |
| 신체 부위 | Shoulder | Thorax |
| 기능 | A slender S-shaped bone that forms the anterior part of the shoulder girdle. Acts as a strut to keep the upper limb away from the trunk, allowing free movement. Transmits … | The flat bone in the center of the anterior chest wall. Protects the heart and great vessels. Provides attachment for the costal cartilages of the upper seven ribs and the … |
| 임상적 의의 | The clavicle is the most commonly fractured bone, typically at the junction of the middle and lateral thirds. Clavicle fractures can injure the subclavian vessels or brachial plexus. Sternoclavicular joint … | Sternal fractures occur from direct trauma (steering wheel injuries). Median sternotomy is the standard approach for open-heart surgery. Sternal bone marrow aspiration and biopsy are common diagnostic procedures. |
| FMA ID | 13321 | 7485 |
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Clavicle
Os claviculae
Slender and S-shaped, the clavicle forms the anterior part of the shoulder girdle, extending horizontally from the sternum to the acromion of the scapula. It acts as a strut that holds the upper limb away …